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Gloucester and Sharpness Canal – Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge loop from Slimbridge

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Gloucester and Sharpness Canal – Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge loop from Slimbridge

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Gloucester and Sharpness Canal – Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge loop from Slimbridge

01:05

4.28km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 860 m for 26 m

After 2.11 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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813 m

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Trail

Either cross the bridge and head up Ryall's Lane to Cambridge or Longaston Lane to Slimbridge if turning off the canal towpath. If you're heading down the towpath be aware …

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878 m

Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Nice and relaxing water walk.

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2.03 km

Black Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

2.09 km

Wooden Bird Sculpture on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.12 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

Highlight • River

Easily manageable on a rugged bike in winter and just about any bike when it's dry.

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2.15 km

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

The section of towpath between here and Frampton-on-Severn is OK for more robust road bike (don't be taking your Pinarello on there!)

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2.20 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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3.42 km

Longaston Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A good and very quiet lane that links Slimbridge and Cambridge. It means you can avoid what is probably the worst part of the A38 in this area or you …

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4.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.89 km

1.19 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

22°C

14°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Gloucester and Sharpness Canal – Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge loop from Slimbridge

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge

Black Shed Café

Wooden Bird Sculpture on the Riverbank

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Longaston Lane

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